Nursery DIY: Name letters

Since we want the nursery to be done by the end of next week, that was the final push to finish the hanging nursery letters with the baby’s name.

These letters have been the bane of my existence.

You see, I’m not a crafty person.

But, when I found out that ordering the hanging letters for the baby’s name was going to be $176 + shipping, suddenly I became crafty. I was determined to do it myself, since that is a ridiculous amount of money to spend on wood and ribbon.

So I went out and bought my own wood and ribbon.. and paint…

and got to work.

I painted the wood letters in alternating colors (or you can do all in one color)

and after they dried, we painted little designs

based on the patterns in her nursery.

I sealed the letters using a satin paint finish (Martha Stewart) –it’s similar to a clean topcoat for nails- let them dry, and then crazy-glued the ribbon onto the back of the letters and knotted the top.

As far as the bows go, that’s where the tricky part came in.

I watched *this video* about 4 times, and used her technique for making the bottom transparent bow, secured with wire to the hanging ribbon.

I just made a regular ol’ bow out of gold ribbon

and secured that to the bottom bow (by threading the wire through the back of the gold bow and twisting around the back of the brown bow.

Making the first brown bow was a breeze, and now I’m having a bit of a rough time and my fingers continue to get tangled up. I’ve made one more… 5 left to go…

The only thing that makes me excited to finish them is the thought of them hanging on the wall, and the sweet little baby sleeping in her crib.

Grand total:

$53.63!

Even if you account for the time I’ve spent (including dilly-dallying and procrastination) curse words and do-overs, not too shabby.

Are you crafty?What’s the last thing you DIY-ed?

Edited to say: I deleted the comments that had the baby’s name in them, because I am a goober and can’t believe I accidentally spilled the beans! Wow. hahaha

Dang, I missed it too! I’m so excited for you and Tom as you get ready to celebrate little nuggette’s arrival. I remember this time with all three of mine, and now they are 16, 14, and almost 8 (in 2 wks). Crazy how fast time flies!! Savor every moment, Mama-ista, I know you are <3 Love to you!

Aww darn I missed it. Ah well, I’m sure it will be told to us in no time 🙂

I’m very crafty, just not very finish-y. I start projects then never finish. Ohhh I am so procrastinating right now. I started making my husband a wool scarf and totally got 25% done with it and stopped. I need to finish that like… now. Maybe I’ll do that while I’m working on doing all the baby’s laundry. We are really close in due dates, you and I. I’m due Dec 29th (ish)

I love the letters and Im secretly really sad I missed the accidental reveal. My little girl is due in 11 days and we are keeping the name a secret as well! I was curious where you got your letters. I have been on the lookout for an A forever and havnt found what I want but I like the shape of yours. Thanks!

I will gladly make your bows! When I was a teenager, I worked at a craft store and the first thing I learned was how to make ribbon bows. It’s been over 20 years (oh my I’m getting old!), but I still remember how to make them!

I think you’re in luck that most of us missed it. (BOOO!! by the way) 😉
I’m sure the next few weeks will fly by and she’ll be here before you (and all of us) know it! 😀 Which is good for all of us who are impatient! Can’t wait to find out!

Also, you should post another funny or surprising things about being prego. I love reading those stories, or if you’ve had any other uncomfortable moments- with people touching your belly, etc. You look amazing! Can’t wait to see the 32 week photos! 😀

o shucks!! I’ve been honeymooning for the last 2 weeks and couldn’t wait to catch up on the bloggy, I read this one super duper spazzy fast because I thought it may include the name! 🙂 Congrats again girlie, can’t imagine how excited you and Tom are – because I’m super cyber-space excited for you too!!!!! xo

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